Register XC60 in UK (headlights)

mlowicki · May 7th, 2019, 12:33

Hi,

I've XC60 from 2017 (without Active High Beam). Car was bought in PL but now I'm moving to UK and would like to register car over there. I'm checking Mutual Recognition form (https://assets.publishing.service.go...ecognition.pdf) and wondering if my car has flat-beam headlights? How can I check it? Any clue what kind of evidence I can submit to VCA? Thank you in advance.

ukden · May 7th, 2019, 17:09

Current model RHD XC60 (Non adaptive) does not have a flat horizontal beam. It has a noticeable "kick up" on the nearside (left). This is very obvious when you drive in the dark. The label on the top of the headlight units is clearly marked RHD.

If your car has a similar beam setup for driving on the right (LHD) it would be obvious when you drive in the dark. Here is a pic of the dipped beam pattern on my car. Is yours like this, but the opposite hand?

mlowicki · May 7th, 2019, 22:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukden

Current model RHD XC60 (Non adaptive) does not have a flat horizontal beam. It has a noticeable "kick up" on the nearside (left). This is very obvious when you drive in the dark. The label on the top of the headlight units is clearly marked RHD.

If your car has a similar beam setup for driving on the right (LHD) it would be obvious when you drive in the dark. Here is a pic of the dipped beam pattern on my car. Is yours like this, but the opposite hand?

Thanks. In my case it looks a bit different:
headlights.jpg
headlamp sticker.jpg

Any clue if this is flat horizontal beam (still near the center there is slight change in height)?

ukden · May 8th, 2019, 15:09

No that beam is not flat. There is a definite "kick up" to the right from both headlamps, although it does look less pronounced than on my car.

I think if you moved the car further away from the wall the result may be similar to mine ( but the opposite hand ).

J30 YAP · May 17th, 2019, 00:58

That is flat. If there was an elevation, it would be to the right not the middle.

May 7th, 2019, 12:33	#1
mlowicki New Member Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2019 20:33 Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Wrocław	Register XC60 in UK (headlights) Hi, I've XC60 from 2017 (without Active High Beam). Car was bought in PL but now I'm moving to UK and would like to register car over there. I'm checking Mutual Recognition form (https://assets.publishing.service.go...ecognition.pdf) and wondering if my car has flat-beam headlights? How can I check it? Any clue what kind of evidence I can submit to VCA? Thank you in advance.

May 8th, 2019, 15:09	#4
ukden Member Last Online: Apr 9th, 2024 14:25 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Hexham	No that beam is not flat. There is a definite "kick up" to the right from both headlamps, although it does look less pronounced than on my car. I think if you moved the car further away from the wall the result may be similar to mine ( but the opposite hand ). __________________ MY2023 XC60 B4D Plus AWD Auto, Electric deployable towbar, Tempa spare wheel. Previously: MY2018 XC60 Momentum D4 Auto, Winter Pack, Volvo On Call, Rear camera, Electric deployable towbar, Tempa spare wheel.

May 17th, 2019, 00:58	#5
J30 YAP Junior Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2021 16:57 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: White Horse	That is flat. If there was an elevation, it would be to the right not the middle. __________________ XC60 R design auto. 360 CAMERA, BLISS, TEMPA SPARE,FRONT PARKING SENSOR CARPLAY 12V POLESTAR Previous cars: E46, E90, X1 E84, F30 320d, F30 330d MPPK.

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